Lyrics:

(Frank J. Meyers - Billy Yates)
I saw those blue lights flashin'
Over my left shoulder
He walked right up and said,
'Get off that riding mower.'
I said sir, 'Let me explain
Before you put me in the tank.'
She took my keys away
And now she won't drive me to drink.
I need a honky tonk song a cold cold beer
A hardwood floor a smoky atmosphere
A pocket full of change to last me all night long
I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song.
--- Instrumental ---
He didn't show me much compassion
When I tried to walk that line
As he put those handcuffs on me
I said, 'give me one more try.'
He never even cracked a smile
When he threw me in the car
So I said, 'Sir, if you don't mind,
Oh, would you drop me off in a bar.'
I need a honky tonk song a cold cold beer
A hardwood floor a smoky atmosphere
A pocket full of change to last me all night long
I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song.
I gotta hear old Hank a moanin' a honky tonk song...